Chapter 6 An Unexpected Visit (2/2)

Melinda leaned against the wall and folded her arms across her chest. Her cold eyes stared at Jonas. She had a strong feeling that Jonas had only come to ridicule her.

”What brings you here today?” Melinda asked, breaking the silence.

Jonas pursed his lips and smirked at her.

”We aren't officially divorced yet. When Kent has the right to visit you whenever he pleases, can't I, your husband, come to see you?”

Melinda averted her eyes. She didn't want Jonas to find out what she was thinking.

”Mr. Gu, you haven't signed the papers yet, have you? I don't know why it is difficult for you to get rid of me.”

Jonas was appalled by Melinda's words. She had called him ”Mr. Gu”. He couldn't help but wonder if she was disgusted to even say his name.

Jonas walked to Melinda, placed a finger under her chin, and lifted her face. His jaw was tight and his eyes were bloodshot.

”Yes, I haven't signed them yet. You started all this by marrying me; how could I allow you to end it?”

Melinda shuddered at the intensity of his words. It seemed as if he wasn't ready to let her go. She quickly changed her expression and forced a smile.

”Aren't you afraid of hurting Emily?”

Jonas stroked her cheek tenderly. He had missed caressing her soft skin.

”I've underestimated you, Melinda. You're a smart woman. You fooled me into believing that you were bullied by the Gu family. Tell me, how much did Grandpa give you to get married to me? How much is Kent paying you now? Why are you so eager to leave me?”

Jonas bellowed, shaking her, almost as if he wanted to bring the answers out of her. Melinda yelped in pain and slapped his hands away. She was trapped between Jonas's arms and knew that she couldn't escape from him. She lifted her chin and glared at him.

”Kent didn't give me money and I don't need it. I'm more than happy to stay with him.”

Jonas became furious and grabbed Melinda's arms with all his might. Melinda cried out in pain.

But Jonas ignored her feelings and put his hand around her throat. He took out a check from his pocket and threw it on Melinda's face.

”I never expected you to be this cheap. I bet I can buy a hundred more girls like you with this money!”

Melinda's face turned red with anger but there wasn't a trace of weakness in it.

”What happened? Hasn't Emily treated you well? She is the love of your life, isn't she?” Before Melinda could utter another word, Jonas slapped her.

Her pale cheek turned red. She slumped to the ground and covered her cheek with her hand.

Jonas was shaking with fury. His eyes widened as he looked at his hand. He clenched his fist and averted his gaze.

”You don't deserve to say her name.” Jonas was shocked by his sudden outburst. He didn't know why he reacted that way. He couldn't stand that she was looking at him with disgust. Wasn't she supposed to look at him with loving eyes?

Jonas picked the check, took out his pen, and added another zero after the number. He glanced at the check for one last time and placed it next to Melinda.

”If I find that you are still in touch with Kent, I will make him regret meeting you. I will fucking end his life in the Jiang family. Do you understand?” Jonas threatened.

Melinda continued to stare at him. Jonas's face softened and he looked at her tenderly.

”It's grandfather's birthday in two days. I will pick you up and take you to the mansion. I can just pretend that nothing has happened between us.”

Jonas felt that Melinda wouldn't make a fuss this time. He had offered her a huge concession and she was bound to obey him.

Jonas believed that Melinda was doing all this to gain his attention because Emily had come back. He felt that Melinda was jealous and had proposed a divorce in a fit of rage. She was perhaps too embarrassed to take her words back and was looking for an excuse to come back to him.